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Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by bryanlarsen »

bluGill wrote: post #354
alistairSH wrote: post #346

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FWIW, placing a climate-controlled laundry room or mud room between the house and the garage is pretty common here in VA. It might not have the dryer (washer/dryer have mostly moved upstairs to bedroom level for new builds), but there's a good chance it won't be hard to pull that 240 circuit into the garage. That's assuming you have a garage and the breaker box isn't already in it, which is also common. Of course, I…

I do have my laundry room right next to the garage. However, I would not consider it a useful place to plug in a car, except maybe as an extreme emergency. It requires moving the dryer out of the way since the outlet is near the floor behind it. While this is certainly possible to do, it's not exactly easy. Also, your typical dryer plug is built to remain plugged in for years on end and so even if you would try this,…

You can get a "Dryer Buddy" or similar transfer switch and plug both the car and dryer into it.

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by aidenn0 »

bryanlarsen wrote: post #369
IshKebab wrote: post #337

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Somewhat cheaper anyway (30% according to https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/petrol-vs-electric-servicing-... ), but I wouldn't be surprised if that is wiped out by the increased insurance costs. I definitely wouldn't buy an EV based on lower service costs.

That's based on the manufacturer's "lets not upset our dealers" maintenance schedule and is completely unnecessary. In reality you can probably bring your EV to the dealer once every 4 years or so. On that schedule you should: - check the brake fluid for water - change the cabin air filter - change the gearbox oil - check/change the battery coolant If you're going in more frequent than that you're getting a very expe…

4 years for replacing the cabin air-filter? Do you live somewhere with no pollen or smoke?

I replace mine annually, but it's easy enough to do myself (right behind the glovebox, needs zero tools)

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by bryanlarsen »

officeplant wrote: post #341
coldpie wrote: post #37

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Good criticism. It looks like the car's EV tech is average at best; definitely not outstanding. That's probably why they don't advertise it strongly, and also probably a big factor in why it's so cheap. They list some details on the Specs page[1]. They quote 200 miles of range, which is not great especially for a small car. They list a 20-80 charge time of 30 minutes so it's probably a 400V architecture, which is bec…

> probably a 400V architecture, which is becoming outdated as 800V architectures and chargers exist now. Good luck getting 800V mode to kick on half of the time if you ask most US drivers of 800V architecture EV's. Most of the networks I see with 800V capabilities are also the most expensive per KW of electricity by 10-20 cents a KW. I'd much rather stick to 400V platforms for the next decade before we get serious ex…

Many 800V vehicles have a split pack that can charge in parallel at 400V or series at 800V so they don't charge extremely slowly at 400V. Those are fine.

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by bryanlarsen »

dismalaf wrote: post #296
vel0city wrote: post #238

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I've gone on lots of 1,000mi+ road trips. I guess I need to focus on buying cars with 1,000+mi range.

And I'm guessing you bought a vehicle with enough space for all the things you'll take on that road trip right? Odds are you didn't buy a Prius and rent an SUV for your road trip... Range doesn't matter for ICE vehicles because of the speed of refueling and ubiquity of gas stations. And you know this.

I've done 2000 mile road trips in an EV. It added 15 minutes to the 3 day trip. Charge overnight or while you're eating or bathrooming. Only once did I actually have to wait for the charger.

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by esseph »

vablings wrote: post #281
freedomben wrote: post #177

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> The wraps are DIY and they claim it will take two people 14-16 hours. Oh man, that is ... a lot labor. I can't imagine many people are going to want to do it

Why not? This is an easy version of bribe your friends with a case of beer while you work on your POS project car. I feel like this truck really appeals to the more moderate project car folks who want something both reliable and personal to them

> I feel like this truck really appeals to the more moderate project car folks

It also appeals to anyone that wants a new vehicle but has been priced out their entire lives - especially for an EV.

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by esseph »

x3qt wrote: post #142
xnx wrote: post #89

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Wraps are nice because they're not permanent and don't affect resale value. Having a car without a wrap might soon be as unusual as a phone without a case.

I thought only poor people used phone cases. Otherwise, what’s the point of having an iPhone Air or any other premium built phone at all?

> what’s the point of having an iPhone Air or any other premium built phone at all?

The ecosystem?

Its a phone, not a tank.

People not using cases on their phone are insane to me. I can't even sit these spaceships down on a non-flat surface without them sliding off. They're the thickness of playing cards.

Similar to: "I bought my phone for identity, for style, for a feeling if being on the technology edge."

Yeah, I bought a phone with a web browser in an ecosystem I like.

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by esseph »

x3qt wrote: post #165
keanukerr wrote: post #152

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How many people have an iPhone Air?

That’s exactly why I added “or any other premium.” Why buy a sleek phone made of premium materials just to bury it in the cheapest, ugliest, chunkiest plastic case you can find?

Its not adamantium, its still just plastics, glass, metals, and electronics.

I would never sit hours somewhere waiting to get my phone fixed, I value my time.

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by esseph »

vel0city wrote: post #117
freedomben wrote: post #31

The color options are a much bigger deal than I think many people realize. It's been too many years since I saw the studies so I have no hope of being able to cite it, but in a marketing class in college I remember reading about how much people value picking a color they really like, that they feel matches their personality. It increases satisfaction, significantly reduces the cognitive dissonance (aka "buyers remors…

> The color options are a much bigger deal than I think many people realize. Any mass-market car has practically the same color options. Wraps have existed for a looong time.

Most people cannot afford a new car, therefore they do not get to choose the color options. Fearures and colors are reserved for first buyers or those lease people.

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by esseph »

bitexploder wrote: post #132
eddieroger wrote: post #126

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Wraps exist for folks who pursue it, which is always going to be a subset of those who only look at dealer / manufacturer options. Being able to get a wrapped vehicle off the line is a new option for most buyers.

Slate does not wrap the vehicle at manufacturing time. You do it or a service center does it for you.

Untrue.

Slate can wrap before delivery.

> It will operate as the central shop where the modular two-door, two-passenger pickups will be wrapped in custom colors and finishes chosen by customers, with more than 100 color options available.

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/slate-auto-bets-on-customiz...

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/companies/2026/0...

Re: Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Post by bitexploder »

esseph wrote: post #375
vablings wrote: post #281

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Why not? This is an easy version of bribe your friends with a case of beer while you work on your POS project car. I feel like this truck really appeals to the more moderate project car folks who want something both reliable and personal to them

> I feel like this truck really appeals to the more moderate project car folks It also appeals to anyone that wants a new vehicle but has been priced out their entire lives - especially for an EV.

This vehicle is likely to be highly customizable for almost any interior or cosmetic element. People love customizing vehicles. The number of people who get super into the most inane customization details in the Porsche world cracks me up. "Oh yeah, I got mine PTS (Paint to Sample) color Pacific Northwest Green Pine in Late Fall, but with a hint of sunshine.... and check this out I got custom deviated stitching in this place you literally cannot see once the door closes, no one else really has that!" Same thing here. This level of customization gives people a connection to the vehicle at a very affordable price. It is an EV. It is practical. It can be upgraded after purchase. I dunno, it has a lot going for it.
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